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Auckland Sexual Health Service
Public Service, Sexual Health
Description
The Auckland Regional Sexual Health provides free, expert and confidential sexual health care to people in the Auckland region.
Our focus is to provide sexual health care to those that really need to be seen by us. This means that some people who have a sexual health concern may be guided to see their GP (family doctor), Family Planning or other health care service in the first instance.
Auckland Regional Sexual Health also welcomes all transgender and gender diverse people who want to access gender affirming healthcare. We will work with you to establish your transition related health goals and provide support around an individualised health plan that may include accessing other specialist services such as: fertility, voice therapy, endocrinology, gynaecology, urology, mental health, general and plastic surgical services as needed.
Services provided include:
- diagnosis and management of sexually transmitted infections and other related conditions
- sexual health counselling
- gender affirming health care, including initiation of hormonal therapies, for gender diverse and transgender clients
- Auckland Sexual Assault Service - Pohutukawa. Adult sexual abuse service including the care of related medical, nursing and social issues. Click here for further information:
- sexual health education for clients and health professionals, including Peer Sexuality Support programmes for schools
How do I make an appointment?
There are three ways you can access the service:
- You can ring us on 0800 SEX HEALTH (0800 739 432) to speak to a nurse. We will need to ask you a few questions to make sure you are eligible to be seen by us and to make sure you are booked with the right person to look after your needs. This will also let us know how urgently we need to see you and if your partner needs to be seen too.
- You can go to our website (http://www.ashs.org.nz/) and contact us through the APPOINTMENT OPTION.
- You can ask for a referral from your GP (family doctor) or primary care provider.
We want to make sure that everyone gets the sexual health/gender health care they need so if you are not sure where to go please check our website or give us a ring and we will either book an appointment at our service or we will support you to access the best service to meet your health needs.
For further information: www.ashs.org.nz
What is Sexual Health Medicine?
Sexual Health Medicine is the specialised area of practice concerned with healthy sexual relations. Sexual Health Medicine clinicians work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team to improve the sexual health outcomes of the individual and the community by identifying and minimising sexual health issues through education, behaviour change, advocacy, screening, clinical service provision, surveillance and research.
Sexual Health Medicine provides the diagnosis and management of sexually transmitted infections & HIV care, including sexual health care for: adolescents; sex workers; refugees and immigrants; gay, lesbian, and transgender populations.
Other areas of expertise include: genital dermatology; genital pain; reproductive health including contraception; and sexual assault care.
For Healthcare professionals seeking advice after hours please click here
Consultants
Note: Please note below that some people are not available at all locations.
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Dr Sunita Azariah
Sexual Health Physician
Available at Greenlane Clinical Centre, South Auckland Sexual Health Clinic
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Dr Christine Foley
Sexual Assault Physician
Available at Greenlane Clinical Centre
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Dr Anne Laking
Sexual Assault Physician - Service Lead Clinician
Available at Greenlane Clinical Centre
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Dr Joanna Lambert
Sexual Assault Physician
Available at Greenlane Clinical Centre
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Dr Jeannie Oliphant
Sexual Health Physician - Clinical Director
Available at Greenlane Clinical Centre, North Shore Sexual Health Service
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Dr Nicky Perkins
Sexual Health Physician
Available at Greenlane Clinical Centre, North Shore Sexual Health Service
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Dr Murray Reid
Sexual Health Physician
Available at Greenlane Clinical Centre, Totara Health, 1 McCrae Way, New Lynn, Auckland
Referral Expectations
- You can be seen by the Auckland Sexual Health Service either with or without a referral from your General Practitioner.
- If your General Practitioner has referred you, you should receive a letter from the clinic giving you an appointment within 2 weeks.
- If you don't have a referral, you can phone the clinic and make your own appointment.
- If you have symptoms and urgently need to be seen, you can phone the clinic and speak to one of the nurses. You should get an appointment within 48 hours.
Charges
There is no charge for a consultation at Auckland Sexual Health Service and most medication necessary for the treatment of sexually transmitted infections is provided free of charge.
Common Conditions
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Bacterial Vaginosis
Bacterial Vaginosis (BV) a condition caused by overgrowth of bacteria that normally live in the vagina.… More
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Candidiasis
Candidiasis, or thrush, is caused by an overgrowth of a yeast (a type of fungus) called Candida.… More
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Chlamydia
Chlamydia is a very common infection of the mucous membranes (linings) of the male urethra, female cervix and sometimes the eye, rectum or throat.… More
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Crabs (pubic lice)
Crabs are very small insects which can infect the genital skin and cause itching.… More
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Cystitis
Cystitis is inflammation of the bladder, usually caused by a bacterial infection.… More
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Genital Herpes
Genital herpes is a common infection caused by a virus called herpes simplex.… More
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Genital Warts
Genital warts are caused by infection with human papilloma virus (HPV).… More
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Gonorrhoea
Gonorrhoea is caused by a bacterial infection of the mucous membranes (linings) of the male urethra, female cervix and sometimes the eye, rectum or throat.… More
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Molluscum Contagiosum
Molluscum contagiosum is caused by a virus and is seen as small lumps with waxy, white centres.… More
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Syphilis
Syphilis is an uncommon disease in New Zealand but one that can be very serious if left untreated.… More
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Trichomoniasis
Trichomoniasis is caused by a small parasite called Trichomonas vaginalis.… More -
Urethritis
Urethritis is the term used to describe an inflamed urethra.… More
Public Transport
Visit the AT website on (09) 366 6400 or 0800 10 30 80 if you're within the Auckland areas but outside the Auckland free calling area - e.g. Hibiscus Coast, Pukekohe/Waiuku area etc.
Other
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Dr Anne Laking - Service Lead Clinician M Forens Med 2019; FFSRH 2019 |
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Tel: (09) 630 9772 (09) 3074949 Ext: 27775 Email: Referral Phone: 021 893 532 |
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| Senior Medical Officers | Medical Officers |
| Dr Anne Laking Ext: 27987 | Dr Courtney Schauer Ext 27784 |
| Dr Christine Foley Ext: 26579 | Dr Rose Forster Ext 27784 |
| Dr Joanna Lambert Ext: 27788 | |
| Dr Connie Juhn Ext 27784 | |
| Dr Susan Reader Ext 27784 | |
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Clinical Nurse Specialists |
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| Jane Campbell | Claire Caiger |
| Nadia Gozon | Catherine Coop |
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Team Support Administrator |
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| Lucille Wittstock | (09) 3074949 Ext: 27784 |
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Medical Officers |
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| Dr H.Patel | (09) 3074949 Ext: 27758 | |
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Registrars |
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| Dr Anna Kang |
021 883703 / (09) 3074949 Ext 26377 |
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| Dr Eva Gregory | 021 883703 / (09) 3074949 Ext 26377 | |
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TRANSGENDER HEALTH CARE WORKER |
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Jove Horton |
021589519 |
(09) 3074949 Ext: 27789 |
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Psychotherapy |
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| Couselling Psychologist | ||
| Katie Hayden |
(09) 307 4949 ext:27789 |
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| Clinical Psychologist | ||
| Ella Kroch |
(09) 307 4949 ext:27789 |
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Management / Support Staff |
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Sook Ping |
Team Support Administrator |
(09) 3074949 ext:27782 |
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Warren Oxenham |
Operations Manager – Specialist Outpatient Services Community and Long Term Conditions Directorate |
021 340 972
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| NZ Prostitutes Collective | |
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Clinical Nurse Specialists |
Tel: (09) 366 6106 |
| Suzanne Werder | |
| Delvene Steven | |
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Peer Sexuality Support Service |
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| Team Coordinator – Education Unit |
Max Whitehurst mwhitehurs@adhb.govt.nz Mob: 021 834 558 |
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Tel: (09) 630 9786 Ext: 27778 ,27785,27786 email:mwhitehurs@adhb.govt.nz |
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Website
Contact Details
Greenlane Clinical Centre
Central Auckland
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Phone
For booking/enquiries: 0800 739 432 or (09) 6309770
Email
Website
Management team ph: (09) 630 9782
GP Help Desk: (09) 307 2800
For Sexual Assault Services contact Pohutukawa Clinic (see below).
Building 7, Level 3
Greenlane Clinical Centre
Greenlane West Road
Street Address
Building 7, Level 3
Greenlane Clinical Centre
Greenlane West Road
Postal Address
Auckland Sexual Health Service
Private Bag 92024
Auckland
Totara Health, 1 McCrae Way, New Lynn, Auckland
West Auckland
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Phone
0800 739 432
Email
Website
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This page was last updated at 11:18AM on August 16, 2021. This information is reviewed and edited by Auckland Sexual Health Service.